Chatham Grammar Prospectus

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Curriculum All students at CG follow a core academic curriculum, which includes a comprehensive and balanced range of GCSEs and acquisition of the English Baccalaureate. This provides a platform for study at A level. The curriculum offer is robust ensuring students gain places at prestigious universities across the UK and enter into a variety of high profile careers and professions in key areas such as Science, Medicine, Business, Arts, Law, Sport and Finance. Emphasis in Year 7 is on building students a range of independent learning and thinking skills, and providing them with a range of curricular experiences to widen their horizons by developing their curiosity, research and leadership skills through the Leadership Development Programme. Our Careers Programme, starting in Year 7, is purposely designed to challenge stereotypes and maximise aspirations, so that young women feel empowered and confident to pursue their true interests and not simply comply with society’s stereotypes. As students move into Year 10, they embark on their GCSE programmes

Years 7, 8 and 9 students study the following:

The English Baccalaureate

Music Ethics Physical Education

English Maths Separate Sciences – Physics, Chemistry and Biology Geography History Modern Foreign Languages – Spanish, French and German

Art, Drama, Design Technology, Food Technology, IT, Leadership Development Programme, Music and Textiles

complete an Extended Project, which promotes independent learning and adds depth and experience to their academic achievements; something that is excellent for entry to university. We have a proven track record in preparing students for Higher Education and the world of work, supported through the University of Kent's innovative Student

incorporating all of the subjects above, plus additional options including: Psychology, Sociology, Media Studies, Health and Social Care, Business, as well as a range of other subjects. In the UKAT Sixth Form, students study a range of subjects at A level, with the opportunity to follow vocational based A level courses where appropriate. Students are exposed to a wide range of diverse and exciting opportunities, which are key for their personal growth and development and we encourage students to take up new challenges and broaden their interests. Many students

Excellence

Ambassador Mentoring Scheme. This year the large majority of our

students went on to university, studying a wide range of degree subjects at more than forty universities across the UK.

When I felt rather overcome with my father’s opposition, I said as firmly as I could, that I must have this or something else, that I could not live without some real work. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson

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